The storm skimmed the southern part of the U.S., then continued north to slam New England and surrounding states, but the area around New York City was hit hardest. The Ground Zero construction site flooded as 13 feet of water rushed into lower Manhattan.

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The facade of this building on Manhattan's west side collapsed onto the sidewalk below. Luckily, no one was injured.

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Subway stations in downtown New York City flooded, including this 1 line South Ferry station.

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Cars were submerged in water at the entrance to a parking garage in New York City's Financial District.

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People who had been trying to drive on Manhattan's flooded streets had to leave their cars as the storm surge flooded in.